Administration of Justice Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool - East Kern, Tehachapi

Kern Community College District; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

Kern Community College District invites applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors to staff the Administration of Justice program across Cerro Coso Community College. The pool supports day, evening, weekend, and distance-learning classes using multiple teaching methodologies.

Minimum qualifications include degrees or credentials and a demonstrated commitment to diversity. Applicants may be contacted if needs arise and applications remain active for up to two years.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications listed in California Community Colleges guidelines, including degree/experience combos.
• Foreign degree must be evaluated by a NACES/ACEI member evaluation service; submit with online application.
• Screening committee may limit interviews; meeting minimum quals does not guarantee interview.
• Diversity and equal employment opportunity policy is emphasised.

Responsibilities

• Participate in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Administration of Justice department.
• Maintain subject matter currency and develop/revise curriculum.
• Use computer and multimedia technology in instruction.
• Engage in departmental, college, district and discipline-specific professional activities.

Skills

Diversity experience

Curriculum development

Recruitment & articulation

Effective communication

Subject matter currency

Assessment of learning outcomes

Education

Bachelor degree + 2 years related experience

Associate degree + 6 years related experience

Valid teaching credential

Equivalent qualifications evaluation

Job description

Please Note:

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately, if a need arises without having to wait for a period of time to advertise. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department supervisors, deans and/or division chairs. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years. Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; Hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Administration of Justice (ADMJ) courses. This position is for an adjunct pool that will be used to staff assignments for Cerro Coso Community College. This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies.

Other duties include:

Participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Administration of Justice department; maintaining subject matter currency; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; collegial participation in departmental, college, district and discipline-specific professional activities.

• Bachelor degree and 2 years related professional experience
• Associate degree and 6 years related professional experience
• Possession of a valid credential which authorizes full-time teaching of Administration of Justice
• The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form. Supporting documents must be included with the completed form. Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration in California Community Colleges
• A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Note: Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate that they are broadly prepared and have a depth of knowledge in the discipline. In addition, the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population;
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals;
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities;
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency;
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes;
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission;

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.